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Association between PAX-9 promoter polymorphisms and hypodontia in humans.
Archives of oral biology - 1 Oct 2005
Peres Regina C R, Scarel-Caminaga Raquel M, do Espírito Santo Alexandre R, Line Sérgio R P
Abstract excerpt
Hypodontia, the congenital absence of one or a few teeth, is one of the most common alterations of the human dentition. The most common permanent missing teeth are the third molars, second premolars, and maxillary lateral incisors. Hypodontia does not represent a serious public health problem, but it may cause masticatory and speech dysfunctions, and esthetic problems. PAX 9 is believed to play an important role...
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